ARKive - Large false serotine - Hesperoptenus tomesi- Related species

Species related to the Large false serotine (Hesperoptenus tomesi)

Gilded tube-nosed bat (Murina rozendaali)
The gilded tube-nosed bat (Murina rozendaali) belongs to a genus of bats which are characterised by their conspicuous tube-like nostrils... More 1 Image 0 videos
Wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Information on the wild boar is currently being researched and written is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 55 Images 0 videos
Black-striped squirrel (Callosciurus nigrovittatus)
Information on the black-striped squirrel (Callosciurus nigrovittatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 3 Images 0 videos
Clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
The clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is named after the distinctive 'clouds' on its coat - ellipses partially edged in black, with... More 17 Images 2 Videos
Rajah spiny rat (Maxomys rajah)
Information on the rajah spiny rat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii)
Found on just three small Indonesian islands, relatively little is known about Temminck's flying fox (Pteropus temminckii). In general... More 1 Image 0 videos
Large Asian leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros lekaguli)
Information on the large Asian leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros lekaguli) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Diadem roundleaf bat (Hipposideros diadema)
An impressive sight amongst the trees of the rainforest, this large bat is a formidable hunter with a wingspan of up to half a metre... More 9 Images 1 Video
Trefoil horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus trifoliatus)
This striking and charismatic bat is identifiable by its yellow noseleaf and long, soft, fluffy, greyish-brown fur. The elbows, knees and... More 8 Images 0 videos
Lesser sheath-tailed bat (Emballonura monticola)
The angular features of this small and timid bat make it easy to recognise. It has a pointy, simple nose with no noseleaf, large black eyes... More 9 Images 0 videos
Lesser short-nosed fruit bat (Cynopterus brachyotis)
With an appearance typical of a fruit bat, the lesser short-nosed fruit bat is a beautiful example. Its dog-like face with large, appealing... More 13 Images 0 videos
Clear-winged woolly bat (Kerivoula pellucida)
Aptly named, the clear-winged woolly bat is identifiable by its translucent wings. Its fur is very long and fluffy, ranging in colour from... More 5 Images 0 videos
Kitti’s hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai)
Kitti's hog-nosed bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) is not only the smallest bat in the world, but also the smallest mammal in existence... More 3 Images 0 videos
Lesser false vampire bat (Megaderma spasma)
The lesser false vampire bat is one of only two species belonging to the genus Megaderma (Megaderma spasma and Megaderma lyra)... More 10 Images 0 videos
Brown tube-nosed bat (Murina suilla)
Characterised by a simple nose with tube-shaped nostrils, this tiny member of the Vespertilionidae family (the evening bats) has long, fuzzy... More 9 Images 0 videos
Papillose woolly bat (Kerivoula papillosa)
This feisty species has relatively broad wings compared to many other similar-sized bats, a trait that allows it to be highly manoeuvrable... More 5 Images 0 videos
Bicoloured leaf-nosed bat (Hipposideros bicolor)
The bicoloured leaf-nosed bat can be a vivid orange colour as a result of the bleaching fumes that collect in a cave atmosphere, whereas... More 3 Images 0 videos
Small woolly bat (Kerivoula intermedia)
This tiny bat is one of the smallest in the world, rivalling the famous bumblebee bat (Craseonycteris thonglongyai) of Thailand. In some... More 1 Image 0 videos
Gilded groove-toothed bat (Phoniscus atrox)
A highly recognisable bat, due to its small size combined with exquisitely coloured fur. The hairs are long, soft and fluffy, and on the... More 2 Images 0 videos
Lesser brown horseshoe bat (Rhinolophus stheno)
As a medium-sized member of the horseshoe bat family, this species is characterised by its complex noseleaf. The noseleaf consists of a... More 3 Images 0 videos
Hollow-faced bat (Nycteris tragata)
This species is named after the deep slit running down the face, from a central point between the eyes down to the nostrils. This is, in... More 5 Images 0 videos
Pohle’s fruit bat (Scotonycteris ophiodon)
A relatively little-known bat, Pohle’s fruit bat (Scotonycteris ophiodon) has russet, rust brown or dark brown fur, which is... More 1 Image 1 Video
Aellen’s roundleaf bat (Hipposideros marisae)
Information on the Aellen’s roundleaf bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Spotted-winged fruit bat (Balionycteris maculata)
The smallest fruit bat in the world, this species is both charming and beautiful. Its black, dog-like face has large eyes, with a pale spot... More 5 Images 0 videos
Naked-rumped tomb bat (Taphozous nudiventris)
One of the most striking features of this insect-eating bat is the lack of fur on its front and lower back. This characteristic lends the... More 5 Images 0 videos
Large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus)
The large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), so named because of its fox-like facial features, is one of the largest bats in the world. The... More 13 Images 5 Videos
Lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae)
Due to its great agility in flight and preference for nectar, the lesser long-nosed bat (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) has been compared to a... More 6 Images 0 videos
Blyth's flying fox (Pteropus melanotus)
With its big, round eyes and long snout, Blyth’s flying fox (Pteropus melanotus) is aptly named for its fox-like face. The large ears have... More 2 Images 0 videos
Fijian blossom bat (Notopteris macdonaldi)
Information on the Fijian blossom bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Bronze tube-nosed bat (Murina aenea)
Information on the bronze tube-nosed bat is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos

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